SSB trooper who absconded from Budgam camp arrested in Rajouri
Srinagar: A SSB trooper, who had “absconded” along with a magazine of his service rifle from a camp in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday has been apprehended by police in Manjkote area of District Rajouri. Official sources said that the trooper Altaf Hussain was apprehended by police from his native district along with ammunition […]
Gunfight breaks out in Budgam’s Chadoora
Srinagar: A gunfight between militants and government forces broke out at Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday morning, police said. “Encounter has started at Chadoora area of Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow, ” Kaashmir Zone Police tweeted.
Lt Governor holds Press Conference at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 15: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held a press conference here at Auditorium Complex, Raj Bhavan. While interacting with the media persons, the Lt Governor highlighted the achievements made in J&K on the developmental front in recent times. The Lt Governor observed that corruption-free and transparent governance is the priority of the present […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 6,11,452 stranded JK residents; 4,71,160 via Lakhanpur, 1,40,292 through special trains
JAMMU, OCTOBER 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 6,11,452 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
People’s Alliance to “fight for restoration of pre-August position”
All-party meeting on Gupkar Declaration concluded at Dr Farooq Abdullah’s residence wherein all the signatories barring Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Ghulam Ahmad Mir participated. Soon after the meeting concluded, Farooq, who is three-time chief minister and incumbent parliamentarian said that the resolution passed on August 4 last year by the mainstream […]
Will ensure governance without discrimination to all 20 districts: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that his mission to ensure overall development of J-K’s all twenty districts without any discrimination and that the UT will have seven tunnels that will be completed within a stipulated time frame for which tendering process is on. He announces sops for farmers stating that 500 tractors will be […]
Unknown gunmen shot at ex-militant in Pulwama
Srinagar: Unknown gunmen on Thursday evening fired upon an ex-militant at Kakapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources identified the ex-militant as Tanveer Sofi saying he received serious gunshot injuries. He was immediately removed to Srinagar hospital for treatment. Soon after the attack whole area was cordoned off by the forces.(GNS)
32 travelers among 648 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 86057
Thirty-two travelers were among 648 new novel cornavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 86057. Official sources told GNS that 268 of them were from Jammu Division and 380 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district wise details, Srinagar reported 182 cases, Budgam 39, Baramulla 32, Pulwama 35, […]
CRPF trooper shoots self dead in Srinagar
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal allegedly committed suicide by shooting self with his service rifle in Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar city on Thursday, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Unidentified official sources told the agency that the CRPF man posted at 25 BN Mehjoor Nagar Srinagar committed suicide by […]
Govt signs historic MoU with Flipkart to promote local handloom and handicrafts sector
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 15: In an important step towards the promotion of rural economy and to boost the sale of genuine exotic products of Handicrafts & Handloom sector and find new destinations for niche handmade products from Jammu & Kashmir which hold sway in the international market, the Government today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding […]